Fern Britton has made an honest confession about being single following her split from her TV chef and husband Phil Vickery.
The former This Morning star, 65 and hubby of 20 years Phil, 62, met on the programme Ready Steady Cook and tied the knot in 2000. But in 2020 the pair confirmed that they were going their separate ways.
And now Fern has candidly opened up about becoming “unexpectedly” single in her mid-60s.
Fern Britton on life after split from husband
In a new interview, Fern said she has “entered a new phase of her life” because her children are now adults, and she isn’t married.
I didn’t expect to be 65 and single.
Speaking to Good Housekeeping, Fern explained: “It’s as if this whole other world has opened up. I never thought this would happen; I didn’t expect to be 65 and single and really relaxed.”
Fern shocked the nation in 2020 with her split news when she posted a message on Twitter at the time, telling her fans: “After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.”
“We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children. We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time,” she added: “Thank you for your continued kindness and support.”
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